Why did Ryde ice rink close?
Why did Ryde ice rink close?
In 2015, Planet Ice announced it was no longer able to trade and would have to close the rink. Next to step up was the Ryde Arena Trust community campaign but, due to financial pressures caused by repairs and other factors, AEW repossessed the building in October 2016.
When did Ryde ice rink close?
2016
The island has been without an ice rink since Ryde Arena closed in 2016.
Who owns Ryde ice rink?
Ryde Arena has stood empty since 2016 and the building’s lease was advertised for sale in March 2021, for £7,917 a month. It first opened in May 1991. Ten years later, Planet Ice took on a 125-year lease. In 2014, the lease was sold to AEW and the rink continued to host ice hockey and figure skating teams.
Is Greenport ice rink open?
PUBLIC SESSIONS 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Is the Isle of Wight ice rink’s future in doubt?
The future of a proposed ice rink for the Isle of Wight is in doubt after drainage problems appear to have halted the plans. A new £3m indoor leisure complex in Ryde was approved by the island’s council in 2019.
Will there ever be an ice rink on the island?
The island has been without an ice rink since Ryde Arena closed in 2016. The Smallbrook Ice and Leisure Centre (SILC) was originally approved to have a climbing wall, trampoline area, multi-use courts, an ice rink and tennis courts. Revised plans include two tennis courts and limited parking, but no mention of the ice rink.
Will Smallbrook ice and leisure centre have an ice rink?
The Smallbrook Ice and Leisure Centre (SILC) was originally approved to have a climbing wall, trampoline area, multi-use courts, an ice rink and tennis courts. Revised plans include two tennis courts and limited parking, but no mention of the ice rink.
Will there be an ice rink on Ryde?
A new £3m indoor leisure complex in Ryde was approved by the island’s council in 2019. The group behind the scheme has submitted revised proposals which do not include an ice rink as originally planned. The island has been without an ice rink since Ryde Arena closed in 2016.